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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a edited collection that discusses subjects related to open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). New advancements in technology-enhanced learning have made it possible for learners in all parts of the world to be participants in courses online. These MOOC courses are almost always free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. There are quite a few subjects that online learning technology organizations are having to consider today because e-learning technology is advancing so quickly. How can teachers guarantee that the teaching provided by these massively open online courses is adequate? How can institutions make sure that educators are properly credentialed and qualified to teach classes online? What different business models are being used by institutions like Sweden to conduct these MOOC classes? What innovative assessment strategies and teaching practices are optimal? How can we handle low learner motivation and high learner attrition?

As digital educational technology becomes more abundant there is a growing desideratum to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Educators and many other stakeholders would like to better perceive these promising new open educational endeavours. Professors want to know how these massive open online courses can be enhanced. To handle this need for details the stimulating new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these online MOOCs and other open educational subjects. This new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive open online courses and open education resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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